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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,049.62, 37,323.91 and 15,113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,049.62, 37,323.91 and 15,113.06 is: 20,853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,049.62 : 37,323.91 = 15,113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,049.62/37,323.91 = 15,113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,049.62x = 37,323.91 × 15,113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,049.62x = 564,078,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,078,491.26/27,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,853.47

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